Re-Opening Ceremony planned for Lakeland tennis courts this month

By Steven Snow, Parks & Recreation Board member There will be an official re-opening ceremony at the Windward Slopes tennis courts April 30th. Kevin Rooney, director...

You’re invited – Arbor Day – Free tree saplings

By Steven Snow, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member Three hundred saplings will be distributed to local residents during an Arbor Day celebration from 3:30...

Surprise!  LES 4th grader greets Dad after military deployment

It was an ecstatic lunch period for fourth-grader Hope Brown today (4.12.19) at LES (Lakeland Elementary School). Her father, Capt. John Brown, surprised her by...

LMPS Choirs Dazzle at Spring Concert

By Deborah Thomas, Lakeland School Board member and Parent Kristin Hicks Over one hundred choral students delighted a sanctuary full of families on Thursday evening...

BOC meeting tonight: A slew of resolutions, minutes controversy and a call for forensic...

The BOC (Board of Commissioners) met for their regular business meeting at City Hall tonight (4.11.19) with the Mayor ending the meeting with a...

BOC tonight:  Official with TLD says retail ready for business by holidays 2020 –...

Principals  of The Lake District (TLD) came to the BOC (Board of Commissioners) business meeting tonight (4.11.19) at City Hall to share progress on...

City officials mull new budget, funds for a high school and impact to NCR...

It’s budget time for Lakeland including discussion of funding the first high school in the City and securing new debt service. What impact might that...

Parks and Rec Board meeting: Findings at Athletic Complex site may require compromise

By Steven Snow, Board member The Lakeland Parks and Recreation/Natural Resources Advisory Board met Tuesday (4.9.19) at City Hall for their monthly meeting.  In attendance...